Genital separating undergarments

ABSTRACT

A genital separating undergarment comprising a separating device attached to a groin region of the genital separating undergarment, where the separating device includes: a sleeve positioned around a scrotum, where the sleeve extends between an upper portion and a lower portion; an upper strip positioned at the upper portion of the sleeve; and an opening between the sleeve and the upper strip, where the opening receives a penis thereby separating the penis and scrotum. The separating device is fastened to a securing strip that is attached to the sleeve, where the securing strip fastens within the undergarment through a slit.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a device that separate the malegenitals to promote air flow and breathability in the undergarments, andprevent sweating and pinching when moving.

2. Description of Related Art

Most people sweat while performing strenuous activities. This isespecially problematic for males when their genitals sweat and stickeven after just a brief period of exertion. The penis and testicles mayrub, stick and pinch causing extreme discomfort. For relief, the man mayrepeatedly have to shift or readjust themselves until a comfortableposition is attained. But, as typically occurs, the genitals return tosticking or shifting into an even more uncomfortable position thusrequiring further adjustments.

Some men use powders like talc and baby powder to prevent stickinesswhile sweating. This may provide temporary relief, but after an extendedperiod of time the same problems occur. Alternatively, products havebeen developed to address sweating within the underwear. First, U.S.Pat. No. 4,414,971 by Seun Y. Chung discloses a sanitary pants used forthe male. The undergarments include a hole through which the penis isinserted. The penis is received into a pocket to separate the penis andtesticles. Alternatively, U.S. Pat. No. 5,524,298 by Robert L. Plunkettdiscloses a male genitals garment. The garment includes an inner pocketto receive the user's genitals. This supports the genitals away from thebody to prevent sweating and sticking While these products help toreduce sweating, they may still cause pain and discomfort by preventingfree movement of the genitals.

Therefore it would be beneficial in the art to provide a device thatprevents a male's genitals from sweating while moving. It would also bedesirable in the art to provide a device also comfortably supports thepenis while separating it from the testicles.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the prior art, thegeneral purpose of the present invention is to provide a separatingdevice coupled within an undergarment, configured to include all of theadvantages of the prior art, and to overcome the drawbacks inherenttherein.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a genitalseparating undergarment that wraps around the testicles to separate thepenis from the testicles thereby preventing sweating and sticking whilethe user is working out or playing sports.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a genitalseparating device that is fastened within the undergarment with a stripof fabric to prevent complete removal of the device while still allowingfree movement during use.

To achieve the above objects, in an aspect of the present invention, agenital separating undergarment is described comprising a separatingdevice attached to a groin region of the genital separatingundergarment, where the separating device includes: a sleeve positionedaround a scrotum, where the sleeve extends between an upper portion anda lower portion; an upper strip positioned at the upper portion of thesleeve; and an opening between the sleeve and the upper strip, where theopening receives a penis thereby separating the penis and scrotum. Theseparating device is fastened to a securing strip that is attached tothe sleeve, where the securing strip fastens within the undergarmentthrough a slit.

These together with other aspects of the present invention, along withthe various features of novelty that characterize the present invention,are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed hereto and forma part of this present invention. For a better understanding of thepresent invention, its operating advantages, and the specific objectsattained by its uses, reference should be made to the accompanyingdrawings and descriptive matter in which there are illustrated exemplaryembodiments of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The advantages and features of the present invention will become betterunderstood with reference to the following detailed description andclaims taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein likeelements are identified with like symbols, and in which:

FIG. 1 depicts a perspective view of a genital separating undergarmentin accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; and

FIG. 2 depicts an enlarged view of a genital separating device inaccordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the descriptionof several views of the drawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present invention relates to a device that separates the malegenitals to promote air flow and breathability in the undergarments, andprevent sweating and pinching while moving. The present inventionprovides a genital separating undergarment with a separating device toprevent a penis from sticking to the testicles. The separating deviceincludes a sleeve that is secured around the testicles. The penis ispositioned outside of the sleeve, and inserted through an upper strip tohold the penis in place. The sleeve is then secured against an innerportion of a wearer's undergarments to gently yet securely separate thetesticles from the penis. This way the body parts are separatedproviding greater breathability and comfort during activities.

Turning now descriptively to the drawings, referring to FIG. 1, aperspective view of a genital separating undergarment 100 is shown inaccordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Thegenital separating undergarment 100 includes a separating device 110attached within a groin region 102 of the undergarments 100. Theundergarments 100 may be common underwear like boxers, briefs, boxerbriefs, jockstrap, bikini briefs and the like. The separating device 110is fastened to the undergarments 100 with a securing strap 120. Thesecuring strap 120 is threaded through a slit 104 within the groinregion 102 of the undergarment. The securing strip 120 may be adjustableto allow the user to tighten or loosen the securing strip 120 as desiredwhile wearing the genital separating undergarment 100. The securingstrip 120 may be sewn into the undergarments 100. Alternatively, thesecuring strip 120 may include a fastener 122 that enables detachment ofthe separating device 110 from the undergarment 100. The fastener 122may be a snap, button, hook and loop fastener or the like. The securingstrip 120 may be a made from nylon, cotton or elastic. The securingstrip 120 enables the genital separating device 100 to move freelyduring wear while still providing a leash to restrict complete removalof the securing device 110 while moving.

Referring now to FIG. 2 an enlarged view of the separating device 100 isshown in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the presentinvention. Separating device 110 includes a sleeve 112 extending betweena top portion 111 and a bottom portion 113. The sleeve 112 may be madefrom a cotton, nylon, elastic, polyester or blend material that isstretchy for maximum comfort and breathability. The sleeve 112 ispositioned around a scrotum to gently hug the testicles while wearingthe undergarments. The securing strap 120 that fastens the separatingdevice 110 to the undergarments is attached to the bottom portion 113 ofthe sleeve 112.

Along the upper portion 111 of the sleeve 112 may be an upper strip 114.The upper strip 114 wraps over a penis to hold the penis in place whilewearing. The penis is threaded through an opening 115 between the sleeve112 and the upper strip 114. By placing the scrotum through the sleeve112 and the penis through the opening 115 the user is able to separatetheir genitals, thereby promoting airflow and breathing within theirundergarments. The sleeve 112 and the upper strip 114 may be padded toprovide a comfortable feel against the user's genitals.

The sleeve 112 may include a seam 116 extending completely around thesleeve 112. The seam 116 maintains the position of a string 118 that isthreaded through the sleeve 112. The string 118 emerges from a hole 117in a side of the sleeve 112 so that the user may tie and tighten thestring 118 and sleeve 112 around the scrotum and needed and desired. Thestring 118 may be similar to a shoe string to tie a knot near the hole117 while wearing the separating device 110. The string 118 may be madefrom nylon, elastic, cotton or the like able to easily and securely tiethe sleeve 112 around the scrotum. The genital separating device 100functions as a barrier between the penis and testicles, preventing themfrom sticking together. This is especially useful during sweaty hotcircumstances like working out, playing sports and strenuous work.

The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the presentinvention have been presented for purposes of illustration anddescription. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit theinvention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously manymodifications and variations are possible in light of the aboveteaching. The exemplary embodiment was chosen and described in order tobest explain the principles of the invention and its practicalapplication, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilizethe invention and various embodiments with various modifications as aresuited to the particular use contemplated.

What is claimed is:
 1. A genital separating undergarment comprising: a.a separating device attached to a groin region of the genital separatingundergarment, where the separating device includes: i. a sleevepositioned around a scrotum, where the sleeve extends between an upperportion and a lower portion; ii. an upper strip positioned at the upperportion of the sleeve; and iii. an opening between the sleeve and theupper strip, where the opening receives a penis thereby separating thepenis and scrotum; and b. a securing strip attached to the sleeve, wherethe securing strip fastens within the undergarment through a slit. 2.The genital separating undergarment according to claim 1, where thesleeve and upper strip are padded.
 3. The genital separatingundergarment according to claim 1, where the securing strip is sewn intothe undergarments.
 4. The genital separating undergarment according toclaim 1, where the securing strip is adjustable.
 5. The genitalseparating undergarment according to claim 1, where the securing stripincludes a fastener to detachably secure the sleeve within theundergarments.
 6. The genital separating undergarment according to claim5, where the fastener is one of at least a snap, a button, or a hook andloop fastener.
 7. The genital separating undergarment according to claim1, where the separating device includes a string threaded through thesleeve, where the string exits the sleeve through a hole in a side ofthe sleeve, and where the string allows tightening of the sleeve aroundthe scrotum.
 8. The genital separating undergarment according to claim7, where the sleeve includes a seam to maintain the position of thestring within the sleeve.